Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Barcelona and Atletico Madrid went head-to-head in a thrilling first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

The match, packed with goals and drama, ended in a stunning 4-4 draw.

Atletico Madrid stormed ahead early, scoring twice within the first six minutes through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann. However, Barcelona roared back, netting three goals in just 22 minutes - thanks to strikes from Pedri, Pau Cubarsi, and Martinez - to lead 3-2 at halftime.

Robert Lewandowski extended Barcelona's lead to 4-2 early in the second half, but Atletico Madrid fought back fiercely, leveling the score before full-time.

With the tie finishing on 4-4, both teams will clash again in ...